Chicken Divan

Chicken Divan is an easy dinner recipe your family will love. Tender pieces of chicken, fresh broccoli, and a cheesy cream sauce come together in a tasty casserole. If you like to make complete meals that have everything you need, this is a great option!

Why this recipe is so great:

• Complete meal: This flavorful cheesy hot casserole has everything you need for a comforting dinner – protein, green vegetables, and enough carbs to bring it all together.
• Easy to make: Perfect for busy weeknights, especially if you’re using leftover chicken. You can even prepare it in the morning and pop it in the oven when you get home in the evening. This is one of those simple dump, stir, and cook casserole recipes.

Ingredients needed:

Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card below, but here is a summary.

• Chicken – Either cook chicken or use rotisserie chicken
• Broccoli – This recipe is made with fresh broccoli but you can use frozen, if needed
• Sauce – This is a mixture of cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and shredded cheese
• Seasonings – Garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, salt and pepper
• Topping – Panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and butter

How to make chicken divan casserole:

Detailed step by step instructions are listed in the recipe card below, but here is a summary.

1. Combine ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to the casserole dish except some of the grated cheese and topping.
2. Mix topping: The crisp topping consists of equal parts panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. This is held together with a bit of melted butter. The topping, along with the remaining grated cheese, is sprinkled on top prior to baking.
3. Bake: All you need to do is stick the casserole in the oven and bake until golden brown!

Recipe tips for perfect results:

• Chicken: You can certainly make your own chicken like I did, but I personally prefer rotisserie chicken. Not only is it already cooked, but I think it has the best flavor! Light or dark meat is based on personal preference.
• Broccoli: To save time, buy pre-cut pre-washed bags of broccoli florets instead of buying a huge stalk that you have to trim. Frozen broccoli can be used, but you may need to increase cooking time to ensure it is heated through and it will have a much softer texture.
• Cheese: I usually prefer to grate my own cheese, but if you’re in a hurry, a bag of pre-shredded cheese is a super easy option.
• Add rice! Want to make the meal more filling? You can dump a bag of frozen microwave-rice in with the other casserole ingredients.

How to reheat chicken divan:

• To reheat in the microwave: I typically heat low and slow, meaning 50% power for a longer time, stirring half way though. This will reheat your leftovers without over cooking it.
• To reheat in the oven: If you have the time, reheated leftovers in the oven are usually the best. Just be sure to cover it with foil to retain the moisture. Toaster ovens work great for reheating smaller portions. 350°F for about 15 minutes should do the trick.

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This recipe was originally published in November 2017 and has been updated with helpful information, ingredient and process photos, as well as recipe tips. Don’t worry – the recipe hasn’t changed!